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Modern Indian History UPPSC 2004 GS-I
Question

In the Hunter Commission report, special emphasis was laid on the development of:

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Option C: Primary education

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Primary education”.
The Hunter Commission of 1882 was presided by Sir William Hunter and was appointed by Lord Ripon, the then-viceroy of India. In the Hunter Commission report, special emphasis was laid on the development of: (3) Primary education

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